Cybersecurity Center

One of the most vexing issues in teaching about today's security threats is gaining access to unbiassed information. Of course many Web sites offer information and tools, but these usually represent some vendor's position. Given the state of paranoia impelling some people to claim that antivirus vendors are actually backing teams of malware writers, a neutral information source is definitely valuable, and the Institute for Security Technology Studies (ISTS) at Dartmouth College certainly fills the bill.The home page for this valuable resource is here:

which offers a plethora of meaty, downloadable assessments and white papers [for example, a vulnerability analysis of the InterNet] and access to tools and FAQ's like "Firewalls Frequently Asked Questions". The free online courses on this page are also worth investigating.

In summary, this is a 'must-stop site' for anyone involved in security education.

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